The efficacy and function of Sophora japonica bark

After thousands of years of sedimentation and accumulation, the types and quantities of Chinese medicine have become quite astonishing. Therefore, choosing Chinese medicine to treat some difficult and complicated diseases has a very good effect. Next, I will recommend a Chinese medicine, Sophora japonica bark.

[Alias] Sophora japonica bark (from "Elbow Back Prescription").

[Source] It is the phloem of the bark or root bark of the Sophora japonica plant in the Leguminosae family.

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Medicine Properties》: "bitter taste, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is used to treat external and internal wind evil, body stiffness, skin numbness, mouth ulcers caused by febrile disease, tooth decay, throat paralysis, intestinal bleeding, carbuncle, hemorrhoids, and ulcers. Itching and pain in the genitals, burns from hot water or fire.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 5 qian. For external use: gargle, decoct in water for fumigation or grind into powder for sprinkling.

[Additional prescription] ① For those who suffer from a stroke and whose body is erect and cannot bend or stretch freely: cut the bark of Sophora japonica (yellow and white ones), add six liters of wine and water, boil until two liters are left, remove the residue, and take it slowly with appropriate temperature. (Behind the Elbow)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Medicine Properties"

Above we introduced the bark of Sophora japonica and its characteristics. We can know that the bark of Sophora japonica has very good efficacy and functions, and it has played a therapeutic and auxiliary therapeutic role in many diseases. I hope this will be helpful to everyone’s health.